How I did it: The first thing was to obviously get a job. When i started working i told myself i won't spend on unnecessary things until im able to save up $1000. Initially when i just started working i was paying some of my credit off, so i couldnt save up the first month. However, i started to save up money as the gym membership expired so that money was being saved automatically. I also didnt do any shopping as such and only spent on necessities. I'd eat out once a week and rest of the days took food from home. I only spent on transportation and things i absolutely had to spend on. Also i had something to look forward to..since i know i will be travelling n i really need the money, so it was kind of a motivation factor.

Lessons & tips: U cant be spending unnecessarily when u need to save up some amount of money. However, u cant expect urself to not spend at all, you can spend, but do that occasionally.

Resources: me, myself and I. Also keeping a budget

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